I normally don't let a whole week go by without blogging, but we've been too busy having fun with Dean and Jenny! It's great having an excuse to take a week off from normal life to just have fun around L.A. and SClarita. Above, Cora loved seeing Universal CityWalk for the "first" time, at least for the first time since she's old enough to be really aware of her surroundings.
Cora loved the lights, the sights, and dancing to the piped-in rock music. We managed this excursion with no stroller, only monkey on her back, and all went well. Dean and Jenny spent Thursday at Universal Studios, while Stace worked and Cora and I rested at home. We met them in the evening for dinner and a walk around.
Below, my parents took Cora on Wednesday evening and the four adults went out for a meal.
Later Wednesday evening, Cora enjoyed the chocolate strawberries my mom dipped for us. Yum!
Some bouncing time in the spare room. Cora will miss having the guest bed out for bouncing, and she'll definitely miss having Dean and Jenny here to play with.
Below, Jen and I were lucky enough to spend much of Wednesday at Glen Ivy Hot Springs, the day spa in Corona. We had a great time, and the weather really spoiled us - super warm but not too hot. Then it was home for our meal out - I was Cora-less nearly all day, such a weird feeling! Uncle Dean and Auntie Melanie had Cora duty for the day, and did a great job. It's nice that she's old enough to really enjoy her time with people who love her
other than me, and not cry about my absence.
The photos below are from Monday, when we went out to visit the Americana shopping center in Glendale for a few hours.
It was another beautiful Southern California day, and we had our beautiful Southern California two-year-old with us...
...she is too cool for words.
After our big outing to Disneyland on Saturday, we stayed around the house on Sunday, with Stace and Dean working on some more house projects. More on that in a future blog posting. So on Monday, we wanted to make sure to do something outdoors to enjoy the sun.
On Tuesday, when Stace went back to work, we went out to Malibu for the afternoon. Again, we're really loving Cora's ability to enjoy these sorts of things more. She was excited about seeing the water while we were driving down, and when we got to the newly reopened Malibu Pier, she kept talking about getting
in the water. After lunch on the pier, directly over the water (
gorgeous!), she got her chance. The rest of the day, she kept telling us how the water was cold, and she ran away.
On another afternoon, we all went to the park for tennis, football (soccer) and some sliding on the slides. Cora got a kick out of trying to drink out of the fountain.
And, we simply enjoyed the sunshine, having as many meals outside as practical.
We said our sad good-byes at the airport Friday evening, and can't wait to see them again when we return to England in May. If only there were a way to bring England and California a lot closer together!
I normally don't let a whole week go by without blogging, but we've been too busy having fun with Dean and Jenny! It's great having an excuse to take a week off from normal life to just have fun around L.A. and SClarita. Above, Cora loved seeing Universal CityWalk for the "first" time, at least for the first time since she's old enough to be really aware of her surroundings.
Cora loved the lights, the sights, and dancing to the piped-in rock music. We managed this excursion with no stroller, only monkey on her back, and all went well. Dean and Jenny spent Thursday at Universal Studios, while Stace worked and Cora and I rested at home. We met them in the evening for dinner and a walk around.
Below, my parents took Cora on Wednesday evening and the four adults went out for a meal.
Later Wednesday evening, Cora enjoyed the chocolate strawberries my mom dipped for us. Yum!
Some bouncing time in the spare room. Cora will miss having the guest bed out for bouncing, and she'll definitely miss having Dean and Jenny here to play with.
Below, Jen and I were lucky enough to spend much of Wednesday at Glen Ivy Hot Springs, the day spa in Corona. We had a great time, and the weather really spoiled us - super warm but not too hot. Then it was home for our meal out - I was Cora-less nearly all day, such a weird feeling! Uncle Dean and Auntie Melanie had Cora duty for the day, and did a great job. It's nice that she's old enough to really enjoy her time with people who love her other than me, and not cry about my absence.
The photos below are from Monday, when we went out to visit the Americana shopping center in Glendale for a few hours.
It was another beautiful Southern California day, and we had our beautiful Southern California two-year-old with us...
...she is too cool for words.
After our big outing to Disneyland on Saturday, we stayed around the house on Sunday, with Stace and Dean working on some more house projects. More on that in a future blog posting. So on Monday, we wanted to make sure to do something outdoors to enjoy the sun.
On Tuesday, when Stace went back to work, we went out to Malibu for the afternoon. Again, we're really loving Cora's ability to enjoy these sorts of things more. She was excited about seeing the water while we were driving down, and when we got to the newly reopened Malibu Pier, she kept talking about getting in the water. After lunch on the pier, directly over the water (gorgeous!), she got her chance. The rest of the day, she kept telling us how the water was cold, and she ran away.
On another afternoon, we all went to the park for tennis, football (soccer) and some sliding on the slides. Cora got a kick out of trying to drink out of the fountain.
And, we simply enjoyed the sunshine, having as many meals outside as practical.
We said our sad good-byes at the airport Friday evening, and can't wait to see them again when we return to England in May. If only there were a way to bring England and California a lot closer together!
3 comments:
Here Here Lisa on that last comment, we share that thought with you . We're so glad you all enjoyed the last few weeks . They're very good photo's, Dean and Jenny has been telling us all about their stay and how they enjoyed spending time with you all. Were looking forward to seeing you in May and can't wait till then . We Love you all lots ,a Big kiss for Cora. Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Wow, what an update! Looks like a bunch of beautiful California-ness. Glad all went so well!
Having Dean and Jenny here was so much fun. It made us sad to see them leave, also. This comment is for Gordon and Sue: you both raised a pair of fine men. We all wish we lived within shouting distance of each other! Look forward to seeing you here.
Love,
Chris and Paula (Melanie, too!)
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